*PIANIST TO PERFORM AT NICHOLLS

The Division of Music of the School of Fine Arts at Nicholls State University will present a faculty recital featuring pianist Luciana Soares at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 20 in Talbot Theater. Soares is an assistant professor of music at Nicholls. She has earned numerous awards in national competitions in her native Brazil and appears frequently as both a soloist and collaborative pianist at concert halls throughout Brazil and the United States. The recital is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Division of Music at Nicholls State University at (985) 448-4600.

*BENEFIT TEA PARTY

The Nicholls State University Office of Continuing Education and Phi Mu sorority will co-host a benefit tea party for girls ages five to 10 years old, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 30, at the Peltier Park pavilion in Thibodaux. Tickets are $15 each and include snacks, games and a goody bag.  Proceeds will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.  For more information, call the Office of Continuing Education at Nicholls State University at (985) 448-4444.